Bhubaneswar, Feb 9 (FN Bureau) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said each and every initiative of the State Government aims towards the welfare of our people and urged the officials to work judiciously, with honesty and integrity, for the benefit of the people.. Addressing the orientation of newly recruited officers of Steel & Mines Department.belong to Odisha Mineral Administrative Service, Odisha Geological Service and Odisha Subordinate Mineral Administrative Service, on virtual mode Patnik said through initiatives like ‘5T’ and ‘Mo Sarkar,’ the Government is working dedicatedly to provide better services to the people. He said no matter how amazing and innovative a strategy might be, its true success depends on its effective implementation and urged, the officers to work judiciously, with honesty and integrity, for the benefit of the people.
The Chioef Minister said Mineral Administrative Service and Geological Service aim at conserving and maintaining the precious mineral resources of the State through transparent administration. This needs application of proper domain knowledge, adoption of scientific methodologies, and modern technologies. Patnaik said the State Government has put in place an effective system for monitoring mineral transactions, which has been well appreciated across the country. The state is now considered as a leading State in implementation of new changes in mineral laws. This in turn has resulted in generating highest mining revenue for the State facilitating different welfare activities for the benefit of the people.
It is only through the hard work and devotion of young and capable officers like you that the people will be able to reap the true benefits of these initiatives. Encouraging the entrants, the Chief Minister said, “As this day marks the beginning of a new chapter in your life, you are expected to shoulder the roles and responsibilities that come attached. Your success and achievement must be reflected in the success of our society.” Minister for Steel & Mines Prafulla Chandra Mallick said the mining sector provides highest non tax revenue to the state facilitating development and welfare works. He expected the new officers, with their knowledge in domain subject, would contribute immensely to the sector.